Maxime Bernatchez

Maxime Bernatchez is a civil and commercial litigation expert and accredited mediator.

Called to the Bar in 1998, Mr. Bernatchez is an experienced lawyer who regularly pleads before various Québec courts. He teaches various law courses at the Cégep de Sherbrooke as part of the police techniques program. His humane, practical approach makes him a much-appreciated colleague and professional.

Mr. Bernatchez is renowned for his social and professional involvement, having served as Bâtonnier of the Saint-François district and President of the Association des avocats et avocates de province (AAP). And since May 2024, he has returned to the Board of Directors of the Québec Bar as representative of the St-François, Bedford and Mauricie sections.

Areas of expertise

• Civil and commercial litigation
• Mediation

Admission to the Bar

• 1998

Education

• Bachelor of Laws – Université du Québec à Montréal
• Certificate in Law – Université de Montréal
• B.Sc., Occupational Therapy – Université de Montréal

Professional activities and associations

• Member of the Board of Directors, Animation centre-ville Sherbrooke (2021 to present)
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Québec Bar (2024 to date)
• Bâtonnier of the Saint-François district (2013-2014)
• President of the Association des avocats et avocates de province (2015-2017)
• Lecturer at Université de Sherbrooke (2008-2010)
• Instructor, police techniques program, Cégep de Sherbrooke (2004 to present)
• Teacher at the Québec Bar School (2007-2021)